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/ˈfɔːməlɪsts/
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/ˈfɔrməlɪsts/
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formalist
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formalists
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formalists
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːməlɪst/
US
/ˈfɔrməlɪst/
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формалист
The formalist focused on the structure of the poem rather than its emotional content.
Формалист сосредоточился на структуре стихотворения, а не на его эмоциональном содержании.
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A person who adheres strictly to prescribed forms or rules, especially in art or literature.
The formalist insisted that the poem's structure was more important than its emotional content.
An advocate or follower of formalism, particularly in the arts or philosophy.
As a formalist, she focused on the technical aspects of the painting rather than its thematic elements.
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traditionalist
conventionalist
purist
structuralist
literalist
formalist
adjective
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Adhering strictly to prescribed forms or conventions, often at the expense of substance or meaning.
The formalist approach of the committee led to a rigid and uninspired event.
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